Kofta Kebabs With Fragrant Rice (with video)
Source: Spice it up! Winter 2014/2015
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
Kofta Kebabs |
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| 1 pound (450g) ground pork | |
| 2 cloves garlic minced | |
| 2 tablespoons shallots minced | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander | |
| 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper | |
| 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped | |
| 12 wooden skewers soaked in water for 15 minutes | |
Fragrant Rice |
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| 1 tablespoon olive oil | |
| 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric | |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom | |
| 1 cup basmati rice | |
| 2 cups water | |
| 1 cup frozen peas | |
| 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
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PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | 564Kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
| Protein | 26g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carbohydrates | 49g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fibre | 3g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Fat | 29g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated Fat | 10g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 76mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium | 121mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potassium | 519mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 281mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Kofta is a popular dish in the Middle Eastern cuisine. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced or ground meat (usually beef or lamb) mixed with spices and/or onions.
Kofta Kebabs With Fragrant Rice:
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Ingredients
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Kofta Kebabs
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1 pound (450g) ground pork
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2 cloves garlic minced
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2 tablespoons shallots minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
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12 wooden skewers soaked in water for 15 minutes
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Fragrant Rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
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1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 cup basmati rice
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2 cups water
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1 cup frozen peas
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Preparation
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Preheat BBQ or grill pan over medium/high heat. If using the oven, preheat to 400°F. |
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In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the kebabs. |
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Make 12 cigar-shaped portions with the meat mixture and place each kebab on a skewer. |
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Grill the kebabs for approximately 5 minutes per side on your BBQ or in the grill pan. The kebabs can also be baked in the oven. The kebabs are cooked when the internal temperature reads 160°F (approximately 12 minutes). |
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To make the rice, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. |
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Add the dry spices and rice to the onion and stir to combine. |
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Add the water to the spiced rice mixture and bring to a boil. Once it has come to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered until all the liquid has been absorbed, approximately 15 minutes. |
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Once the rice is cooked, stir in the peas and cilantro. Serve rice with the kebabs and enjoy. |
